Giovanni Malago, the leader of Italy’s football federation, has acknowledged engaging in talks with renowned manager Pep Guardiola about potentially leading the national team. Despite this contact, Malago noted that a successful appointment is far from certain.
Speaking to Cronache di Spogliatoio, Malago confirmed that the federation is prepared to make financial exceptions to secure a high-profile coach like Guardiola. He emphasized that initiating these discussions was a necessary step for the future of Italian football.
Guardiola, who previously played in Italy for Brescia and AS Roma, is currently free after finishing his successful tenure at Manchester City. His candidacy follows a period of significant struggle for the Italian squad, which failed to qualify for the World Cup three times in a row. Other candidates mentioned in local reports include Andrea Pirlo and Roberto Mancini as the team prepares for its upcoming Nations League match against Belgium.
